Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
91
|
90
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults ages 18 and older who had ever heard of radon and whose household air was not tested for radon, RADTESTNY reports if the respondent, or anyone else, plans to have the home tested for radon in the next year.
RADTESTNY is included in the sample adult section within a series of questions about environmental health concerns, including testing for lead and radon. For more information and related variables, see RADHEAR or use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1990; 1991: Sample persons age 18+ who ever heard of radon and whose household air was not tested for radon (or for whom it was unknown whether their household air was tested for radon).
Availability
- 1990-1991
Weights
- 1990-1991 : SAMPWEIGHT